Dengue Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Code

DENGAB

Alias/See Also

Dengue Fever Antibodies

Quest Code
93256

CPT Codes
86790 (x2)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

Setup Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday a.m.

Report Available

Same day

Clinical Significance

Dengue hemorrhagic fever and Dengue shock syndrome are caused by infection of the RNA flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito vector. Paired acute and convalescent specimens that exhibit a significant change in titer are useful to confirm clinical diagnosis of infection.

Performing Laboratory
Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
Cypress, CA

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